STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 52nd Legislature (2010)

SENATE 
RESOLUTION 145	By:	Myers

AS INTRODUCED

A Resolution praising the professional career of veterinarian Dr. Harry “Doc” James of Pond Creek; designating May 2010 “Doc James Month” in the State of Oklahoma; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, Harry James was born on March 4, 1936, in Jefferson, Oklahoma.  He was elected President of the senior class and graduated from Jefferson High School in May 1954.  Harry entered the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1956 while still an undergraduate.  He received his B.S. in Agriculture from OSU and graduated from their Veterinary College in 1960; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Harry James founded the Pond Creek Veterinary Clinic, a mixed animal practice in north-central Oklahoma, started in 1960.  His is a 50-year-old, friendly, family owned and oriented practice; and
WHEREAS, Dr. James is well-known for his outspoken advocacy of veterinarians in rural areas and his urging for more training for large animal practices; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Harry James received the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) Food Animal Practitioner of the Year Award in 1966 indicating his outstanding contributions have aided in elevating standards, refining techniques, and improving methods of practice to provide for more skillful treatment in his area of specialty.  Dr. James also received the OVMA President’s Award in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Harry “Doc” James was recently honored upon the occasion of his 50th year of veterinary practice in Grant County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 52ND OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the Oklahoma State Senate praises the long and distinguished professional career of veterinarian Dr. Harry “Doc” James of Pond Creek.
THAT the Oklahoma State Senate designates May 2010 “Doc James Month” in the State of Oklahoma in honor is his 50 years of successful veterinary practice in rural Oklahoma.
THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to Dr. Harry James of Pond Creek.

52-2-4060	THC	5/24/2010 4:49:36 PM